Many have taken it for granted that the Calvinistic theology which spread across the western world in the seventeenth century was substantially the theology of John Calvin himself.

Can Words Express Our Wonder? is written to help preachers recognizse and put to use the rich array of gifts and resources they have been given for the exercise of this ministry, whether week by week with a local congregation, as an occasional or supply preacher, or at critical times in people's liv... (more)

Paul wrote to the Colossians to set forth the supremacy of Christ over pagan gods. This Preaching the Word commentary gets to the heart of Colossians. In our day of massive religious confusion, the message of Colossians is among the most timely of all the New Testament books. Today many seek to e... (more)

This unique volume draws on the wisdom ofChristian thinkers and preachers from across theages to present a warm and informative collectionof biographical reflections on the art of preaching.Gathering the insights of figures as diverse asAugustine, John Chrysostom, Jonathan Edwards, Oscar Romero, and... (more)

Practical, timely quips and quotations range from humorous one-liners and motivational maxims to inspirational selections, all from the timeless wisdom of the ages. A helpful resource for pastors, teachers, and speakers, this light-hearted combination of down-to-earth and heavenly truths is guarante... (more)

The follow-up book to "The Complete Book of Practical Proverbs & Wacky Wit", this book presents a collection of proverbs from the Bible and quotes from various sources arranged topically.

Volumes in the "Complete Book of" series are an excellent resource for any home library or for pastors and lay leaders to use for sermon preparation, small group, and Sunday school. The Complete Book of Zingers is a collection of amusing one-sentence sermons, proverbs, adages, illustrations, dictu... (more)